Jesus Lifts

JESUS LIFTS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time." – 1 Peter 5:6

Supporting Texts: Psalm 3:3, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 1:52

INTRODUCTION:

Life is filled with challenges that try to bring people down—discouragement, failure, shame, and opposition. Many struggle under the weight of life’s burdens, feeling stuck or forgotten. However, the good news is that Jesus lifts!

No matter how low a person has fallen—whether in sin, failure, rejection, or hardship—Jesus has the power to lift them up. His lifting is divine, unstoppable, and glorious. When Jesus lifts a man, no force can bring him down.

In this sermon, we will explore five ways in which Jesus lifts: He lifts the broken-hearted, the downtrodden, the weak, the rejected, and those who trust in Him.

1. JESUS LIFTS THE BROKEN-HEARTED

When people are crushed by pain and disappointment, Jesus lifts them into healing and joy.

a) He heals the broken-hearted (Psalm 147:3)

Jesus mends hearts shattered by sorrow and loss.

b) He turns mourning into joy (Isaiah 61:3)

He replaces sorrow with gladness.

c) His presence brings comfort (John 14:18)

Jesus never abandons the wounded; He lifts them up.

d) He restores peace to troubled hearts (Philippians 4:7)

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e) Biblical Example: The Woman with the Issue of Blood (Mark 5:25-34)

She was emotionally and physically broken, but Jesus lifted her with healing.

2. JESUS LIFTS THE DOWNTRODDEN

Those oppressed by life’s struggles and injustices find hope in Jesus.

a) He lifts the poor from the dust (Psalm 113:7-8)

Jesus exalts the lowly to places of honour.

b) He fights for the helpless (Exodus 14:14)

He defends those who cannot fight for themselves.

c) He is the lifter of our heads (Psalm 3:3)

No shame or disgrace can remain when He lifts you.

d) He gives beauty for ashes (Isaiah 61:3)

He transforms every situation for good.

e) Biblical Example: The Lame Man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:1-10)

He was a beggar, but Jesus lifted him to walk and rejoice.

3. JESUS LIFTS THE WEAK

In moments of exhaustion and helplessness, Jesus gives strength and raises people up.

a) He renews strength (Isaiah 40:31)

Those who wait on the Lord are lifted above weariness.

b) His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Our weaknesses become opportunities for His glory.

c) He carries our burdens (Matthew 11:28-30)

Jesus lifts the weight of our struggles.

d) He makes us stand firm (Psalm 40:2)

He lifts us from the miry clay and sets us on solid ground.

e) Biblical Example: Peter Walking on Water (Matthew 14:28-31)

When Peter was sinking, Jesus lifted him up.

4. JESUS LIFTS THE REJECTED

The world may cast people away, but Jesus lifts them to places of honour.

a) He lifts the lowly (Luke 1:52)

He dethrones the proud and exalts the humble.

b) He makes the last to become first (Matthew 20:16)

He reverses situations for His glory.

c) He gives a new name and identity (Isaiah 62:2)

Those once despised become His chosen ones.

d) He brings the outcasts into His family (Ephesians 2:19)

In Christ, no one is an outsider.

e) Biblical Example: David’s Rise from Rejection (1 Samuel 16:11-13)

Though overlooked by his family, Jesus lifted him to kingship.

5. JESUS LIFTS THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM

Those who put their confidence in Jesus will never be put to shame.

a) He exalts the humble (1 Peter 5:6)

When we trust Him, He lifts us at the right time.

b) He rewards faithfulness (Hebrews 11:6)

Those who diligently seek Him are lifted into divine blessings.

c) He makes a way where there is no way (Isaiah 43:19)

His lifting defies human limitations.

d) He turns captives into rulers (Genesis 41:41-44)

He lifted Joseph from the prison to the palace.

e) Biblical Example: Mordecai’s Honour (Esther 6:6-11)

He was once unnoticed, but Jesus lifted him to a place of honour.

CONCLUSION:

Jesus lifts the broken, the oppressed, the weak, the rejected, and those who trust in Him. His lifting brings healing, honour, and divine promotion. When He lifts a man, no force can bring him down.

If you feel discouraged or stuck in life, remember that Jesus is able to lift you out of any situation. Trust in Him, and He will exalt you in due time.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord Jesus, lift me out of every pit of discouragement.

2. Father, lift me above every shame and reproach.

3. Jesus, be the lifter of my head in all areas of my life.

4. Lord, exalt me in Your time and according to Your will.

5. Father, let Your divine lifting be evident in my life.